Water Quality: Charleston, IL
3 water systems • 26,536 people served
Some Concerns23
Total Violations
1
Health-Based Violations
3
Water Systems
26,536
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Charleston has 1 health-based violation on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Stage 2 DBP. In total, 23 violations are on record for 3 water systems serving 26,536 people.
Contaminants Found
Stage 2 DBP
Water Systems Serving Charleston
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLESTON | IL0290100 | Surface Water | 17,286 | 9 |
| EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY | IL0295500 | Surface Water | 5,500 | 11 |
| EMBARRAS AREA WATER DISTRICT | IL0290020 | Groundwater | 3,750 | 3 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.